A treadmill desk isn’t the only way to get fit while working. There are plenty of standing desk exercises you can do at your conversion standing desk to improve flexibility and burn calories while improving balance. Yoga poses like the one seen below aggressively activate small stabilizer muscles throughout your body. Dandayamana Janushirasana, also known as the Standing Head to Knee Yoga Pose is one of the top standing desk exercises that you can do. This position would fit well into a work routine because it doesn’t take up much space you don’t need to lay on the floor in your office. Just take one step back and perform.

Pictured below is the advanced posture. If you’re like me and your flexibility is lacking, simply grab a hold of your bent knee and bring it up to your head.Benefits of the Pose

The core requirement for this asana is to preserve harmony. With the sense of balance you tend to be an identified person outward. Your level of persistence is also kept in check by doing this asana. It is a mind and body unison which creates greater influence. A state of equilibrium is brought in your life. A great and tranquil mind is constantly useful for a fast decision and Dandayamana Janushirasana lets you do that. Peace prevails when anxiousness tries to take control of your mind. It makes you a favorable and forthcoming individual.

Work Benefits: Release of anxiety and a sense of peace. You probably want to clear your “TO-DO” list before performing this exercise in order to have a clear mind.

Your Mind

Level of agility and adaptability rises by frequently executing the asana. The digestive and reproductive systems expand due to the massaging done during the asana. Pancreas feature much better by constant execution of this asana. Therefore, maintains the sweets degrees and brings a breath of fresh air to all diabetic people. You keep in mind things much better as it improves your memory. Blood flow enhances the performance of your physical body.

The adaptability improves the sciatic nerve. It strengthens your limbs and your hands which are a great support group for your physical body. Every muscle of your physical body is extended to its max. It tightens the abdominal muscles causing toning of your abdomen. It reinforces your back muscles which provides you a stable posture. Your arms and triceps muscles are toned because of the conditioning of the muscles. Because of the toning of the stomach and thigh muscles your body obtains firmness. The sagging muscle cells no longer exist. Massaging of interior organs creates an excellent outside which is reviewed your physical body. A regular performance of this asana would bring lot of enhancement in your life.

Work Benefits: This is where we touched on the fitness. A healthier and happier you….

Caution: Please do the pose correctly and make sure that you can do the pose before trying it in your busy office. Make sure your muscles are fully capable of doing the pose correctly. If you need help in learning the exact position. Please follow the steps in the video below:

As you can see this simple Yoga pose can bring your mind and body to a better place. I hope you can easily see the benefits of this pose as well as the benefits of a standing desk. These two combined philosophies can bring health and wellness to your work and personal life.